POLICE DETAILS
West Midlands Police - Darlaston Neighbourhood

Business crime
•Shoplifting
•Violence
•Begging

Most of our business crime revolves around shoplifting, recently officers on the team have arrested a number of individuals and put them before the courts, the team are working with local businesses in order to offer support, advise to design out crime such as having security staff at the store, banning notices and obtaining best evidence via CCTV. Unfortunately, on some occasions store staff have been assaulted when challenging shoplifters, this is unacceptable and we are taking proactive steps to identify and prosecute those responsible, this will include a plain clothes police presence in store.
Recently officers have served Community Protection Notices on beggars causing a nuisance outside local stores some of which has been aggressive and with dogs. This not only serves as a deterrent but also a means to prosecute those breaching the notice.

Vehicle Crime
•Theft from / of vehicles in car parks
•Uninsured vehicles

Officers have been conducting pro-active patrols at locations vulnerable to vehicle crime, such as car parks and locations hidden from public view, this has resulted in stolen vehicles being recovered, uninsured drivers having their vehicles seized and prosecuted. Also, intelligence gathered surrounding vehicles used by drug dealers which have been placed on the Police National Computer for consideration for stopping and searching.

ASB
•Off road bikes
•Drug dealing / using
•Criminal damage

Officers have been conducting patrols at locations causing our communities most concern, this has resulted in receiving intelligence as to who may be responsible in order to build evidence to prosecute these individuals. We are also working with housing providers to conduct joint visits at properties where some ASB activity is taking place, so occupants understand the effects of their behaviour and the consequence this can have on their tenancy and as individuals.
The team will be arranging dates with the Road Harm Reduction team to conduct operations in the locality in order to deter / detect those responsible for off road bike related ASB, the Road Harm Reduction team will have access to off road bikes and drones to pursue those responsible.
Recently there were a number of disused garages on Walsall Street attracting drug users / dealers, working in partnership with the local housing association the team were able to get these garages demolished, reducing drug related activity in the area.

Business crime
•Shoplifting
•Violence
•Begging

Most of our business crime revolves around shoplifting, recently officers on the team have arrested a number of individuals and put them before the courts, the team are working with local businesses in order to offer support, advise to design out crime such as having security staff at the store, banning notices and obtaining best evidence via CCTV. Unfortunately, on some occasions store staff have been assaulted when challenging shoplifters, this is unacceptable and we are taking proactive steps to identify and prosecute those responsible, this will include a plain clothes police presence in store.
Recently officers have served Community Protection Notices on beggars causing a nuisance outside local stores some of which has been aggressive and with dogs. This not only serves as a deterrent but also a means to prosecute those breaching the notice.

Vehicle Crime
•Theft from / of vehicles in car parks
•Uninsured vehicles

Officers have been conducting pro-active patrols at locations vulnerable to vehicle crime, such as car parks and locations hidden from public view, this has resulted in stolen vehicles being recovered, uninsured drivers having their vehicles seized and prosecuted. Also, intelligence gathered surrounding vehicles used by drug dealers which have been placed on the Police National Computer for consideration for stopping and searching.

ASB
•Off road bikes
•Drug dealing / using
•Criminal damage

Officers have been conducting patrols at locations causing our communities most concern, this has resulted in receiving intelligence as to who may be responsible in order to build evidence to prosecute these individuals. We are also working with housing providers to conduct joint visits at properties where some ASB activity is taking place, so occupants understand the effects of their behaviour and the consequence this can have on their tenancy and as individuals.
The team will be arranging dates with the Road Harm Reduction team to conduct operations in the locality in order to deter / detect those responsible for off road bike related ASB, the Road Harm Reduction team will have access to off road bikes and drones to pursue those responsible.
Recently there were a number of disused garages on Walsall Street attracting drug users / dealers, working in partnership with the local housing association the team were able to get these garages demolished, reducing drug related activity in the area.

Business crime
•Shoplifting
•Violence
•Begging

Most of our business crime revolves around shoplifting, recently officers on the team have arrested a number of individuals and put them before the courts, the team are working with local businesses in order to offer support, advise to design out crime such as having security staff at the store, banning notices and obtaining best evidence via CCTV. Unfortunately, on some occasions store staff have been assaulted when challenging shoplifters, this is unacceptable and we are taking proactive steps to identify and prosecute those responsible, this will include a plain clothes police presence in store.
Recently officers have served Community Protection Notices on beggars causing a nuisance outside local stores some of which has been aggressive and with dogs. This not only serves as a deterrent but also a means to prosecute those breaching the notice.
UPDATE: Two prolific shoplifters have been arrested recently, both have been charged with numerous offences. One has been remanded to prison until their next hearing date and the other was bailed from court with strict conditions.

Vehicle Crime
•Theft from / of vehicles in car parks
•Uninsured vehicles

Officers have been conducting pro-active patrols at locations vulnerable to vehicle crime, such as car parks and locations hidden from public view, this has resulted in stolen vehicles being recovered, uninsured drivers having their vehicles seized and prosecuted. Also, intelligence gathered surrounding vehicles used by drug dealers which have been placed on the Police National Computer for consideration for stopping and searching.

ASB
•Off road bikes
•Drug dealing / using
•Criminal damage

Officers have been conducting patrols at locations causing our communities most concern, this has resulted in receiving intelligence as to who may be responsible in order to build evidence to prosecute these individuals. We are also working with housing providers to conduct joint visits at properties where some ASB activity is taking place, so occupants understand the effects of their behaviour and the consequence this can have on their tenancy and as individuals.
The team will be arranging dates with the Road Harm Reduction team to conduct operations in the locality in order to deter / detect those responsible for off road bike related ASB, the Road Harm Reduction team will have access to off road bikes and drones to pursue those responsible.
Recently there were a number of disused garages on Walsall Street attracting drug users / dealers, working in partnership with the local housing association the team were able to get these garages demolished, reducing drug related activity in the area.
UPDATE: Officers have managed to obtain CCTV street camera in a locality where we have had numerous reports of off road bikes causing ASB, officers will view the footage in order to identify those responsible and take appropriate action.

Tackling Darker Nights related crime & ASB.
Prevention of burglaries which historically increase as the days get darker earlier.

Prevention & education of Halloween & Bonfire Night related ASB.

•ASB offenders will be visited and warned with a focus on management during this period. Those offending will be subject to powers under the Crime and Police Act 2014.
•Environmental scanning will take place to ensure removal of rubbish which may attract the temptation to start fires.
•Visits to petrol stations to advise against the sale of petrol to young people.
•Visits to licensed premises and retailers selling fireworks to reinforce legislation.
•Posters depicting Mischief Fortnight/Darker Nights will be disseminated and displayed in public places eg shops, GP surgeries
•Schools will be contacted prior to the half term break and literature provided for them to share on various platforms such as their website, newsletters. It is expected that schools will cover this theme during assemblies.
•Social Media platforms such as Twitter, WMNow will be used by Neighbourhood teams to share crime prevention advice and reassurance.
•Local shops will be visited and advised against the sale of flour and eggs where this is suspected for use on ASB
•High visibility default patrols will take place focusing on homes in darkness and where they appear vulnerable officers will re-visit and engage with occupants from a crime prevention perspective.

Business crime
•Shoplifting
•Violence
•Begging

Most of our business crime revolves around shoplifting, recently officers on the team have arrested a number of individuals and put them before the courts, the team are working with local businesses in order to offer support, advise to design out crime such as having security staff at the store, banning notices and obtaining best evidence via CCTV. Unfortunately, on some occasions store staff have been assaulted when challenging shoplifters, this is unacceptable and we are taking proactive steps to identify and prosecute those responsible, this will include a plain clothes police presence in store.
Recently officers have served Community Protection Notices on beggars causing a nuisance outside local stores some of which has been aggressive and with dogs. This not only serves as a deterrent but also a means to prosecute those breaching the notice.
UPDATE: Two prolific shoplifters have been arrested recently, both have been charged with numerous offences. One has been remanded to prison until their next hearing date and the other was bailed from court with strict conditions.

Vehicle Crime
•Theft from / of vehicles in car parks
•Uninsured vehicles

Officers have been conducting pro-active patrols at locations vulnerable to vehicle crime, such as car parks and locations hidden from public view, this has resulted in stolen vehicles being recovered, uninsured drivers having their vehicles seized and prosecuted. Also, intelligence gathered surrounding vehicles used by drug dealers which have been placed on the Police National Computer for consideration for stopping and searching.

ASB
•Off road bikes
•Drug dealing / using
•Criminal damage

Officers have been conducting patrols at locations causing our communities most concern, this has resulted in receiving intelligence as to who may be responsible in order to build evidence to prosecute these individuals. We are also working with housing providers to conduct joint visits at properties where some ASB activity is taking place, so occupants understand the effects of their behaviour and the consequence this can have on their tenancy and as individuals.
The team will be arranging dates with the Road Harm Reduction team to conduct operations in the locality in order to deter / detect those responsible for off road bike related ASB, the Road Harm Reduction team will have access to off road bikes and drones to pursue those responsible.
Recently there were a number of disused garages on Walsall Street attracting drug users / dealers, working in partnership with the local housing association the team were able to get these garages demolished, reducing drug related activity in the area.
UPDATE: Officers have managed to obtain CCTV street camera in a locality where we have had numerous reports of off road bikes causing ASB, officers will view the footage in order to identify those responsible and take appropriate action.

Tackling Darker Nights related crime & ASB.
Prevention of burglaries which historically increase as the days get darker earlier.

Prevention & education of Halloween & Bonfire Night related ASB.

•ASB offenders will be visited and warned with a focus on management during this period. Those offending will be subject to powers under the Crime and Police Act 2014.
•Environmental scanning will take place to ensure removal of rubbish which may attract the temptation to start fires.
•Visits to petrol stations to advise against the sale of petrol to young people.
•Visits to licensed premises and retailers selling fireworks to reinforce legislation.
•Posters depicting Mischief Fortnight/Darker Nights will be disseminated and displayed in public places eg shops, GP surgeries
•Schools will be contacted prior to the half term break and literature provided for them to share on various platforms such as their website, newsletters. It is expected that schools will cover this theme during assemblies.
•Social Media platforms such as Twitter, WMNow will be used by Neighbourhood teams to share crime prevention advice and reassurance.
•Local shops will be visited and advised against the sale of flour and eggs where this is suspected for use on ASB
•High visibility default patrols will take place focusing on homes in darkness and where they appear vulnerable officers will re-visit and engage with occupants from a crime prevention perspective.